Stephen leads a national team primarily focused on all aspects of consumer finance, FCA compliance and small and medium ticket asset finance and leasing. This includes a nationally recognised expertise in wholesale and retail motor finance, together with other niche lending and finance products.

Stephen also heads up Shoosmiths' national Financial Services sector. Stephen has worked in the financial services sector throughout his career, and is a well known personality, being a regular speaker at trade events and a trade press commentator.

Stephen approaches this technically challenging and, potentially, intimidating sector with a view to simplification and is known for his eye for detail.